"While cordless impact drivers have been in the market for quite a while, they've gotten a lot better in recent years, and are now relevant for many more types of applications," said Jon Schlosser, Director of Marketing for IRWIN Tools. “Research indicates that professional tradesmen are rapidly shifting to impact technology, with the use of impact drivers increasing dramatically over the past five years. In fact, tradesmen are using impact drivers almost daily, and 30 percent of their time is spent using an impact tool versus rotary or other types of drills or drivers. Most accessories currently marketed for impact use are only compatible with impact drivers, but IRWIN's new line of Impact Performance Series accessories are built and engineered for optimal performance with impact tools. This first phase of our launch is really only the beginning – as we anticipate continued enhancements to the performance of impact drivers themselves, such as new motor or battery technologies. We're focused on building our Impact Performance Series line to include all types of accessories for impact drivers."
IRWIN's entire line of Impact Performance Series screwdriving bits, nutsetters, socket adapters, and bit holders has a 1/4" quick-change shank that's designed to work with all types of impact drivers and rotary drills.IRWIN's Impact Performance Series accessories can be found at home centers, hardware stores, and construction and industrial tool suppliers throughout the U.S. and Canada. They can be purchased as singles, in bulk, or as sets.The suggested retail price for screwdriving bits ranges from $0.99 to $5.99, nutsetters from $3.49 to $9.99, socket adapters from $3.49 to $5.99, and bit holders from $3.99 to $6.99. Multiple set configurations are available, with prices ranging from $9.99 to $39.99.
IRWIN Tools manufactures and distributes a broad line of hand tools and power tool accessories under the IRWIN? brand including VISE-GRIP? pliers and wrenches, MARATHON? saw blades, QUICK-GRIP? clamping tools, SPEEDBOR? wood drilling bits, STRAIT-LINE? marking tools, UNIBIT? step drill bits, MARPLES? fine woodworking tools, and HANSON? taps and dies. IRWIN Tools is a part of Newell Rubbermaid's global portfolio of leading brands. They are available with a ball-lock retention design for applications when quick-change is ideal. The body of the socket is forged for additional strength, and they have a black oxide finish that resists corrosion and increases the life of the tool.